Robert L. Bernstein Fellowships in International Human Rights

Organization
Human Rights in China
110 Wall St.
New York, NY 10005
Phone Number
(212)239-4495
Emails
hrichina@hrichina.org

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To enable an NYU Law School graduate to devote a year to full-time human rights work at HRIC.
Focus -
Human rights; Law.
Qualifications -
Applicant must be Graduate of NYU School of Law; Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of international human rights; Excellent writing and communication skills; Strong research skills; Relevant coursework, e.g., international human rights law, international law, international trade, Chinese law, or clinical experience; Mandarin and/or Cantonese proficiency a plus (but not required);
Organization, self-motivation, and flexibility.
Criteria
Selection will be based on the committee's criteria.
Amount -
$50,000
To Apply
Application must include the following: cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, at least one individually written and edited writing sample; an official transcript, an essay of no more than 250 words, describing one key human rights challenge facing China.
Deadline -
November 19.

Contact -
HRIC, Fellowship Committee, 110 Wall St., New York, NY, 10005; Email: fellowships@hrichina.org.
For more information
http://www.hrichina.org/en